Overview
Delphos WWTP and Sewer System serves approximately 6,944 residents in Delphos, Ohio. The plant operates under U.S. EPA and Ohio EPA regulations for municipal wastewater treatment.
The Delphos WWTP and Sewer System is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Delphos, Ohio, serving a population of about 6,944. Situated in Van Wert County, the plant is part of the region's infrastructure for managing domestic wastewater from the community. As a U.S. facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's design and operation must meet effluent limits set by its NPDES permit to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater to a local receiving water body, which ultimately drains into the Maumee River basin and then to Lake Erie. This watershed is part of the Great Lakes system, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's performance is critical to preventing nutrient pollution that can cause harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Maumee River, which flows into Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Lake Erie is a vital freshwater resource that supports fisheries, recreation, and municipal water supplies. The watershed is sensitive to nutrient loading, particularly phosphorus, which can lead to eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. Effective treatment at plants like Delphos WWTP helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of Lake Erie.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on North Street in Delphos, Van Wert County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 6,944 residents in the city of Delphos and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent to a local waterway that flows into the Maumee River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Erie.
The plant operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, with an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, setting effluent limits for pollutants.
For a community of this size, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, along with disinfection to meet permit limits.
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